Operating Hybrid Infrastructure with Azure Local

Organizations are increasingly adopting hybrid cloud strategies to keep sensitive data local while leveraging the power of cloud management. Understanding how to operate these environments is a critical skill for modern IT administrators. This text-based course guides you through administering hybrid environments using Azure Local, giving you the skills to bridge on-premises hardware with cloud services. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of Azure Local and hybrid cloud foundations - Manage workloads efficiently using Windows Admin Center and command-line PowerShell administration - Connect and govern on-premises resources through Azure Arc integration - Monitor system health and performance using modern cloud observability tools - Apply basic infrastructure-as-code concepts to hybrid deployments for consistent management - Configure essential backup and disaster recovery strategies for local environments You will start with foundational hybrid cloud definitions and key terminology before moving into practical configuration techniques, management workflows, and administration best practices. This course is designed for beginner system administrators and IT professionals looking to expand their hybrid cloud skills, with no prior Azure Local experience required. Start reading today to master the essentials of modern hybrid infrastructure management.